Former Devils forward 'Franny', who is part of a new management team at the Elite League club, is playing in a charity recreation hockey tournament at Cardiff Bay Ice Arena (4pm).

All proceeds will go to cancer charities plus Help for Heroes.

Cardiff-born Francis is director of hockey for Devils, working closely with new head coach Andrew Lord and general manager Todd Kelman.

They have recruited players for a new-look Devils, who have a powerful team going into the new campaign.

A group of businessmen headed up by Canadian Steve King bought the club this summer and their stated aim is to put Cardiff Devils back among the best clubs in Britain.

Devils finished ninth out of 10 teams last season and missed out on the play-offs.

THey have virtually completed their player recruitment for 2014-15 with 12 imports on the roster, although a couple of British players on two-way contracts with English Premier League clubs will be added next week.

Welsh forward Phil Hill, now with Sheffield Steelers, is also playing along with current Devils player Chris Jones.

There is now a month to go before Devils start their new season with Belfast Giants the first visitors to Cardiff Bay Arena on Sunday, August 31 (6pm). Information on tickets is available from the club office on Cardiff 029 2044 4050 or via e-mail at info@cardiffdevils.com